“It has its ups and downs” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••SEESAW
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SEESAW is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “It has its ups and downs”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 17, 2025, where it runs at 28 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on July 17, 2025.
Crossing entries
Jul 17, 2025 grid5D(Stops (false (not any) witness) filming)12 ltrs›21DPart of a seat assignment3 ltrs›23DRegion known for its silk and tea5 ltrs›24D___ dish5 ltrs›25D(Church (Buffalo's (minister, informally) waters) seats)11 ltrs›29DPirates' sphere3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Apr 26, 2026NYT Crossword119 Across••••YOYOJul 17, 2025NYT Crossword28 Across••••••SEESAWOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••SEESAW6 ltrs
••••YOYO4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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